Question

Perikaryon is the main component of the white matter of the brain.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. The perikaryon is the area of the neuron that contains the nucleus.
2. The perikaryon is a component of the grey matter.
3. White matter is densely packed bundles of myelinated nerve fibers,
4. White matter is found buried in the inner layer of the cortex of the brain, whereas grey matter is mostly found on the brain's surface.
5. The spinal cord is structured in the opposite direction, with grey matter deep within its core and insulating white matter wrapped around the exterior.

Final answer: The given statement is false.